Vola's Dockside Grill

4.6

2914 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

Vola's Dockside Grill

4.6

$30 and under

Seafood

Old Town Alexandria

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Great for scenic views
Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

With one of the most coveted locations on the Alexandria riverfront, Vola's Dockside Grill and Hi-Tide Lounge feature the best outdoor dining location in town. The menu at Vola's Dockside Grill features fresh seafood, tacos and American cuisine favorites, alongside cocktails, beer and wine in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Hi-Tide Lounge is connected to Vola's by a hallway. In just a few steps, feel transported to the swingin' 60s and sip on classic cocktails served with midcentury-modern vibe. Open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 935-8890
Website
https://www.volasdockside.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Located on the waterfront in Old Town, Vola’s is a relaxed, fun seafood restaurant with a raw bar and a large outdoor riverside patio. Tucked in to a prominent corner at the base of King St, the Hi-Tide Lounge is a retro-cool hideaway bar that beckons with classic cocktails and fun frozen drinks.

Location
101 N Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Neighborhood
Old Town Alexandria
Cross street
King Street
Parking details
There are several public hourly parking garages within two blocks of the restaurant, and hourly street parking is also available on adjacent streets.
Public transit
The free Old Town Trolley stops in front of the Hi-Tide Lounge at the corner of King and Union Streets, just steps from our entrance. It carries passengers from that point to the King Street Metro station.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Chesapeake Crab Dip$8.00
lump blue crab, cheddar cheese, pimientos, grilled garlic bread
Crab Hush Puppies$8.00
blue crab, cheddar, jalapeños, sweet peppers, remoulade
Buffalo Chicken Sliders$5.00
fried chicken breast, hot sauce, ranch, pickle slaw
Juicy Lucy Sliders$9.00
house ground chuck, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, brioche bun
Pepperoni Mussels$10.00
blue mussels, thick cut pepperoni, garlic, shallots, piquillo peppers, baby tomatoes, grilled garlic bread

SANGRIA

Mixed Berry
Pineapple-Mango

FROZEN

Strawberry Daiquiri
Frozen Orange Crush

SIGNATURES

Painkiller
Sunshine & Rays
Love Potion
Angry Rooster
What a Melon

WINES

Prosecco, La Marca
Pinot Grigio, Lagaria
Chardonnay, William Hill
Rosé, Lagaria
Merlot, Firestone
Malbec, Alamos
Cabernet Sauvignon, Murphy Goode

DRAFT BEER

Yuengling$4.00
Miller Lite$4.00
Draft Beer$6.00
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CROOK & MARKER

0 Sugar | 100 Calories | 5% ABV | Gluten Free

Classic Lime Margarita$8.00
Zero Sugar, Certified Organic Tequila, NJ
Blackberry Lime Mojito$8.00
Zero Sugar, Certified Organic Rum, NJ
Grapefruit Lime Paloma$8.00
Zero Sugar, Certified Organic Tequila, NJ

What 2,914 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia - DC Suburbs
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Vola's Dockside Grill offers a vibrant riverside dining experience with "great food and service." Guests frequently praise the delectable crab cakes and attentive staff. While indoor noise can be high, outdoor seating provides beautiful views of the Potomac. Perfect for seafood lovers, this spot is a "go-to" in Alexandria.

2,914 Reviews

C
Christine
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great lunch on a dreary Sunday afternoon. The crab cakes were fantastic, as always.
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Phillip
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great view of the King Street Alexandria waterfront. Friendly service and great food.
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Karen
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The crab hush puppies were phenomenal. There were 5 of us at brunch - I ordered the crab cake benedict, and my food was lukewarm when it arrived. No one else from my party mentioned their food being lukewarm or cold, so it could just be that mine was out first. My dad's only "complaint" was the noise - He felt like he couldn't have a conversation with any of us, even though we were in the back corner of the restaurant. Other than that, everything was phenomenal.
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Pendleton
Richmond
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Young man (host) doing the checkin for reservations was rude but our server was lovely. My friend had a dish she liked but my clams with marinara sauce were awful- the sauce tasted like tomato soup. They were very busy and it was not worth sending the dish back because we had already waited a long time.
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Lyssa
Washington DC
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Oliver was our server and we sat outside on December 7 to watch the boat parade… He made our night…… the service was phenomenal and he was a delight… The food is always very solid. We had peel and ate shrimp, the crab dip is extra yummy. My husband had the grouper sandwich with Old Bay fries …..also super yummy and my friend had the linguine with clam sauce and even though she’s from New York was very happy.
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Damien
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been here many times. The food is always good. The specials are delicious. The service is exceptional. Good value for a great night out. Nice views of the water. They play good music. The lavatories are nice and there are like 4 of them. Great date night ambiance.
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Lorna
Vancouver
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service was very slow. The waitress forgot every aspect of my dinner… Forgot my drink, then forgot to put in my dinner order, and then was going to bring the check before our dessert had even come to the table. Nothing was comped. The fish and chips was just OK And the muscles were very small. Won’t be going back.
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John
Washington DC
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall, very good dining experience. Food was excellent and the service was very good. Two small issues were: 1. The background music was too loud; 2. the coffee served was lukewarm. Customers want hot coffee, not lukewarm.
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William
Washington DC
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot - love coming here for brunch! great views of the water, great food, great cocktails!
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Cherel
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was very busy, but that matter. Our waiter really hustled and did a perfect job! We ordered off the Thanksgiving menu. The food was excellent! Everything was spiced well We really enjoyed our visit!
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FAQs

Vola's Dockside Grill offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Vola's Dockside Grill also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 935-8890.

Vola's Dockside Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 2914 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Vola's Dockside Grill

4.6

$30 and under

Seafood

Old Town Alexandria

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Order delivery or takeout

101 N Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Additional information

Cross street
King Street
Neighborhood
Old Town Alexandria
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There are several public hourly parking garages within two blocks of the restaurant, and hourly street parking is also available on adjacent streets.
Public transit
The free Old Town Trolley stops in front of the Hi-Tide Lounge at the corner of King and Union Streets, just steps from our entrance. It carries passengers from that point to the King Street Metro station.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.volasdockside.com/
Phone number
(703) 935-8890
Private party facilities
Located on the waterfront in Old Town, Vola’s is a relaxed, fun seafood restaurant with a raw bar and a large outdoor riverside patio. Tucked in to a prominent corner at the base of King St, the Hi-Tide Lounge is a retro-cool hideaway bar that beckons with classic cocktails and fun frozen drinks.

Vola's Dockside Grill

Vola's Dockside Grill

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

CRAB CAKES

ROTATING OYSTERS G

CRAB HUSH PUPPIES

Monday - Friday | 3 - 7 pm | Available at the bar, high top tables and Hi-Tide Lounge

TWO BUCK SHUCK

Chef Selected Oysters$2.00

BAR BITES

Chesapeake Crab Dip$8.00

Crab Hush Puppies$8.00

Buffalo Chicken Sliders$5.00

Juicy Lucy Sliders$9.00

Pepperoni Mussels$10.00

SANGRIA

Mixed Berry

Pineapple-Mango

FROZEN

Strawberry Daiquiri

Frozen Orange Crush

SIGNATURES

Painkiller

Sunshine & Rays

Love Potion

Angry Rooster

What a Melon

WINES

Prosecco, La Marca

Pinot Grigio, Lagaria

Chardonnay, William Hill

Rosé, Lagaria

Merlot, Firestone

Malbec, Alamos

Cabernet Sauvignon, Murphy Goode

DRAFT BEER

Yuengling$4.00

Miller Lite$4.00

Draft Beer$6.00

CROOK & MARKER

Classic Lime Margarita$8.00

Blackberry Lime Mojito$8.00

Grapefruit Lime Paloma$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Vola's Dockside Grill offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Vola's Dockside Grill

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information